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Solar Activity Report for 2/29/04

** Aurora Watch In Effect ** As per the predictions, the Earth has moved inside of a high speed colar wind stream coming from a large coronal hole. G-1

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, Feb 29, 2004

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** Aurora Watch In Effect **

As per the predictions, the Earth has moved inside of a high speed
colar wind stream coming from a large coronal hole. G-1 geomagnetic
storm conditions have been observed within the last 24 hours, and an
aurora watch in now in effect. Skywatchers, especially those in the
higher latitudes, should keep an eye out for aurora. The current
active conditions and elevated solar wind speeds are expected to last
for at least the next three days. Sunspot region 564, the source of
the two big flares a few days ago, is now approaching the western limb
of the solar disk. While it has been relatively quiet since its
aforementioned outburst, it still have the potential for generating
another big flare.

Conditions for the last 24 hours :
Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor. Geomagnetic storms
reaching the G1 level occurred.

Forecast for the next 24 hours :
Space weather for the next 24 hours is expected to be minor. Radio
blackouts reaching the R1 level are expected.

Solar activity forecast :
Solar activity is expected to be mostly low with a chance for isolated
moderate. There remains a good potential for Region 564 to produce a
major flare.

Geomagnetic activity forecast :
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at unsettled to active levels
with a fair chance for periods of minor storming through 2 March, due
to the influence of a high-speed solar wind stream.

Recent significant solar flare activity :
None

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